Through our cultural outreach activities, our aim is to connect the cultural and social spheres and create links between culture and the public space.
In this regard, we align with the vision of the organization “Culture pour tous” (Culture for All): Outreach creates privileged meeting places between artists and citizens, thus promoting interpersonal exchange, learning, and engagement. It can also help reduce psychological and social barriers surrounding the exclusion of targeted groups.
At Théâtre la Seizième, we are committed to making the works and cultural productions we program accessible to as many people as possible.
Most of our activities and meetings will be held in French but some of them will be bilingual.
Michel(le)
— UPDATE Oct. 3, 2023 – SHOW POSTPONED —
Due to health reasons affecting the creator of Michel(le), Théâtre la Seizième and the production team have made the decision to postpone the performances, originally scheduled from October 11 to October 21, 2023. The new performance dates for the show will be announced soon. All activities related to the show are also postponed to a later date.
As part of BC Culture Days, La Seizième invites you to an open rehearsal at Studio 16! Join us on October 10th to get a behind-the-scenes look at the creation of the show. Take part in an open rehearsal and see how the production team works together to make the final preparations one day before the premiere. Observe the actor’s work, the director’s direction, as well as the designers and technical team. Feel free to ask questions and learn more about the process of creating a brand new theatre production.
Schedule: 2:30 PM – 4:00 PM
Location: Studio 16 (Maison de la Francophonie)
Post-show discussion with Joey Lespérance, hosted by Mireille Langlois, in partnership with Radio-Canada.
Discussion in French, available to the audience on Friday, October 13th only.
Location: Studio 16 (Maison de la Francophonie)
In partnership with SFU’s French Department, Théâtre la Seizième invites you to a conference on 2SLGBTQIA+ rights, followed by a Q&A session.
This event will be led by Dr. Jorge Calderón, Director of the French Department at Simon Fraser University and Associate Professor, and Dr. Guillaume Girard, lecturer and specialist in 2SLGBTQIA+ and gender studies.
This discussion – in French – is open to everyone, parallel to the performances of our production Michel(le), and can be attended without having seen the show.
Schedule: 4:00 PM – 5:00 PM
Location: Studio 16 (Maison de la Francophonie)
Post-show discussion with Joey Lespérance.
Bilingual meeting, accessible to the audience on Friday, October 20th only.
Location: Studio 16 (Maison de la Francophonie)
Théâtre la Seizième invites you to participate in an informative and community panel in partnership with the Comité FrancoQueer de l’Ouest.
This discussion, moderated by Amé Simard (Iel, they/them – Comité FrancoQueer de l’Ouest), will offer a positive and supportive perspective on the realities of trans identity and the social and medical support available in British Columbia. Two speakers will be present: Hélène Frohard-Dourlent (Iel, they/them and elle, she/her), sociologist, researcher at UBC, and specialist in gender and sexuality diversity, as well as another medical specialist (pending confirmation).
This discussion – in French – is open to everyone, parallel to the performances of our production Michel(le), and can be attended without having seen the show.
Schedule: 4:00 PM – 5:00 PM
Location: Studio 16
A bilingual clinical counseling service will be offered for free before and after the performance on Saturday, October 21st.
Schedule: 6:30 PM – 7:30 PM; 8:45 PM – 9:30 PM
Location: Maison de la Francophonie
For more information about this service, please contact us at ventes@seizieme.ca.
L’amour telle une cathédrale ensevelie
Malaise dans la civilisation
Maurice
Post-show discussion with Anne-Marie Olivier.
In French, accessible to the audience on Friday, April 19th only.
Location: Studio 16 (Maison de la Francophonie)
Hermanitas
Je suis William
